SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. – The USGA expected heavy wind and possible storms Thursday at the 126th U.S. Open.
But it was something else that caused a stoppage of play early in the opening round: Fog.
Officials suspended play at 7:05 a.m. ET after fog blanked Shinnecock. When the horn sounded, only 14 players had completed a hole.
Players were initially being held in place for 15 minutes in hopes of the visibility improving, but they were later brought into the clubhouse.
Even before the stoppage, it figured to be a long and chaotic day at the national championship, with officials bracing for possible storms and wind gusts approaching 40 mph. The setup staff, concerned about the course becoming unplayable, had already slowed down the green speeds and modified hole locations.
Brooks Koepka (7:30 a.m.), Rory McIlroy (7:52) and Scottie Scheffler (8:14) were among the players who were on the range preparing for their rounds when play was halted for the non-dangerous weather situation.
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The opening round of the 126th U.S. Open is underway at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, N.Y.
